Obituaries
November 10, 2010
George A. "Arnie" Kolstad, 73, Alexandria, formerly of South Minneapolis, died November 10, 2010. Arnie was preceded in death by his brother, Ernie; and son-in-law, Mike Schwartz. He is survived by his wife, Donna; daughters, Patti (Jeff) Packer, Sha...November 7, 2010
Gladys E. Kottke, age 88 of Minneapolis, born December 15, 1921 in Grove City, MN, to Charles & Augusta Madson, passed away November 7, 2010. Gladys was an active member and pillar of Hope Evangelical Lutheran Church and among many things, especially...November 6, 2010
HAACK Terrance "Terry" E., age 58 of Farmington, passed away peacefully on November 6, 2010 surrounded by his family and friends. He is preceded in death by his wife, Angeline and his parents. Survived by his children, Jason (Lisa), Sheila (Jay) Pete...November 2, 2010
James A. (Jim) Nachtman James A. (Jim) Nachtman, 65 of Apple Valley, passed away at home Tuesday surrounded by his loving family. Jim is survived by his wife Barbara (nee Hill), mother Helen (nee Koch), daughters Anne (Pastor Kevin) Vogt and Sara (C...November 1, 2010
Stevens, Charles Raymond 83, of Apple Valley, passed away Oct. 27, 2010 at home surrounded by his beloved family. He was born Sept. 15, 1927 in Detroit, MI to Raymand and Julia (nee Slayden) Stevens. Charles served his country during WWII in the Unit...November 1, 2010
Dorothy G. Grimm, age 89 of Golden Valley, born April 25, 1921 in Minneapolis to George & Ethel Johnson, passed away November 1, 2010. As a lover of music, Dorothy studied Opera at MacPhail Center for Music and sang with her high school trio all the ...October 31, 2010
Peterson, Shirley J. age 83 of Lakeville, born September 30, 1927 in Minneapolis to George and Florence Fogarty, passed away October 31, 2010. Shirley worked at several nurseries including Minnehaha Falls Nursery in Apple Valley. She is preceded in d...October 27, 2010
Avenda?o (Johnson), Esther Marie age 91, born Jan. 14, 1919 in Mpls., MN. Preceded in death by parents, husband, Donato; son, Donald; 3 brothers and 3 sisters. Survived by daughter, Lidia (John) Grabow; grandsons, Andrew (21) and Daniel (19) Grabow; ...October 27, 2010
Larsen, Emily E., age 79 of Apple Valley (formerly Minneapolis), passed away October 27, 2010, peacefully at her home. She is survived by her husband of 60 years, James; her daughters, Pamela (Steven) Skelly, Sandra Bradee, Tracy Larsen; grandchildre...October 26, 2010
Peterson, Chad Michael Chad was a gentle giant. His family was a big part of his life. He will be greatly missed by his family and friends. He is preceded in death by his father, Don; grandparents, Peterson and Remarcik; and uncle, Jerry. He is surv...October 25, 2010
Our dearest Ellie, born January 15, 2010, was taken from us so suddenly in the early morning hours of October 25. We are grateful for the nine amazing months with our perfect, beautiful girl. Her constant smiles, giggles, growls and excited dance wil...October 25, 2010
Joann C. Manteufel, age 78 of Bloomington, born May 24, 1932 in Minneapolis to Warren and Sylvia Vickers, passed away October 25, 2010. Joann was an elementary school nurse for 30 years in the Robbinsdale School District and was very active with the ...October 21, 2010
Johnson, Brian L. of Mpls., passed away October 21, 2010 at age 49. Beloved son of Lowell & Beverly; brother to Scott (Gail) and Todd (Teresa); uncle to Alyssa and Anders, Benjamin and Levi. Friend to Robert Nordyke. Memorial service Tuesday, October...October 20, 2010
Berg, Harriet L., age 92 of Mpls. "Love For Ever". Preceded in death by husband, Harold and son, Gary Berg. Survived by children: Michael (Debbie) Berg, Beverly Berg (Mike Riley), Barbara Berg, Jeffrey Berg (MaryAnn) and Alice (Jim) Hogan; Gary's spe...October 18, 2010
FIEBER Dr. Joyce Wills (Baumgarner), age 76, of Apple Valley, MN passed away peacefully on October 18, 2010. She is preceded in death by her husband John Paul Wills; parents, Vernon and Evangeline Baumgarner; 2 brothers, Gilbert and Stanford Baumgarn...October 15, 2010
ONISCHUK Chad M., age 40, of St. Paul, MN unexpectedly passed away on Friday, October 15, 2010. He is survived by his loving parents, Bruce and Rosanne; sisters, Nicole(Dan) and Bobbi(Jason); nieces and nephews; grandparents, Tony and Doris Onischuk....October 14, 2010
Eugene N. Klem, age 74 of Rosemount, born May 6, 1936 in Pembina, ND to Nicholas and Dora Klem, passed away October 14, 2010 in the same way he lived his life; peacefully and graciously after his private and courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. ...October 12, 2010
Vetsch, Norman Loyd, age 83 on Oct. 12, 2010. WWII Kamikaze survivor, USN, USS Bullard. Preceded in death by parents, Edward & Helga; sister, Delores. Survived by wife, Dorothy; son, Paul; daughter, Pamela (Dana) Fry; grandchildren, Louis (Christine)...October 11, 2010
Gustafson, Kathryn D. "Katie", age 90 of Eagan, passed away 10/11/2010 at Walker Methodist Health Center from complications of Alzheimer's disease. Preceded in death by parents, Peter & Clara Duerst; sister, Edna Ostrander; brothers, George & Leonard...October 8, 2010
Roesner, William A. "Bill" age 47 of S. Mpls. Preceded in death by grandparents. Survived by loving wife of 24 years, Cindy; sons, Anthony and Brandon; parents, Ruth Roesner and James Roesner; brothers, Jim and Shane; many other relatives and friends...October 7, 2010
HUGO, MARY HELEN (1917-2010) A private funeral will take place for Mary Helen Hugo, age 93, of St. Cloud and formerly of Minneapolis. Mary passed away on October 7 at St. Benedict's Senior Community in St. Cloud, Minnesota.Mary was born on May 22, 19...October 4, 2010
Pierson, John F. age 89 of Minneapolis, born November 15, 1920 in Wichita, KS to Earl & Edith Pierson, passed away October 4, 2010. John was a member of the local #292 IBEW and IOOF. He is preceded in death by his son, Daniel. John will be dearly mis...October 4, 2010
Marie Taylor, (nee Strobel) Age 79 of Minneapolis, born January 31, 1931 in St. Paul , MN to Fred and Nellie Strobel, passed away October 4, 2010. Preceded in death by sister, Loretta Jilk. Survived by husband, Joseph; sister, Helen (Lowell) Carlen; ...October 1, 2010
JoAnne J. Hansen, age 77 of Minneapolis, born August 25, 1933 in Sandstone, MN to Herbert & Esther Johnson, passed away October 1, 2010. JoAnne was active with the Presbyterian Women's group as well as many other activities at Lake Nokomis Presbyteri...September 27, 2010
AKRE John W., Age 73, of Billings, MT, formerly of Kenyon, MN passed away unexpectedly on Sept 27, 2010. Preceded in death by his parents, Hubert and Cora Akre. Survived by his loving wife of 19 years, Kathleen; 5 children, John M.(Beth Peloff), Jenn...